TIMELINE
Here below the significant events that characterized Franchi Umberto Marmi's activities from its founding to today.
Founded by Umberto Franchi as individually owned firm
Early ’80s
Acquisition of a quarry in Crestola, in the Torano basin, Massa-Carrara
Late ’80s
Acquisition of another quarry producing white statuary marble
Late ’90s
Entry in the Asian market (China) and the Middle Eastern market
2003
Umberto Franchi’s daughter and son, Bernarda and Alberto, manage the Company. Entry in the American market
2006 – 2008
Purchase and relocation to the current industrial complex of about 47,000 square meters. Construction of the exhibition showroom
2011
Involvement in prestigious projects: the “Tower One” of the World Trade Center and the new wing of Mecca in Jeddah
2014 – 2015
Acquisition of 25% of Marmi Pregiati Carrara and Artana Marmi Srl, and 50% of Escavazione La Gioia Srl
2017
Acquisition of 33.3% of Escavazione Calacatta Bondielli Srl
2018
On October 11, 2018, the Company completed the proportional demerger of certain assets of Franchi Umberto Marmi in favour of Carrara Real Estate, company entirely owned by FUM shareholders
2019
Partnership with a local Australian distributor